Mini-Pitas With Cheddar, Feta, and Olives

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4

Mini-Pitas With Cheddar, Feta, and Olives - A Delicious Mediterranean Appetizer

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

320

Sugar

Fat

18g

Mini-Pitas With Cheddar, Feta, and Olives are a delicious appetizer with a Mediterranean twist. They are easy to make and require only a few ingredients. The mini-pitas are stuffed with a flavorful combination of cheddar and feta cheeses, olives, olive oil, oregano, and black pepper. The result is a light, crispy, and cheesy appetizer that is perfect for sharing with family and friends. Mini-Pitas With Cheddar, Feta, and Olives can be served as an appetizer, a snack, or as part of a mezze platter.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2.	Cut both the cheddar and feta cheeses into small cubes.
3.	Chop the olives into small pieces.
4.	Combine the cubed cheeses, olives, olive oil, oregano, and black pepper in a mixing bowl, and mix well.
5.	Cut the 2 pita breads in half and stuff each half with cheese and olive mixture.
6.	Bake the mini-pitas on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
7.	Remove from oven and allow the mini-pitas to cool for a few minutes before serving as an appetizer or snack.

PROS

Mini-Pitas With Cheddar, Feta, and Olives are easy to make, flavorful, and light.

They are perfect for an afternoon snack, a party, or a potluck party.
They can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container for future consumption.

CONS

This Mediterranean appetizer is relatively high in sodium and saturated fat due to the cheese and olive content.

It may not be suitable for those with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart conditions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite the high sodium and fat content, Mini-Pitas With Cheddar, Feta, and Olives do have some health benefits. The cheese and olives are rich sources of calcium, protein, and monounsaturated fatty acids.
Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth, protein helps repair tissues and provides energy, while monounsaturated fatty acids are good for heart health.

	2 1/2 ounces cheddar cheese
	2 1/2 ounces feta cheese
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	6 -8 6 -8 green olives or 6 -8 kalamata olives
	1 teaspoon oregano
	black pepper ( to taste )
	2 pita bread ( or 10-12 mini pitas )